Construction · Defined
Notice to proceed (NTP)
A notice authorizing commencement of a defined scope of work under the applicable agreement.
Why it matters
Check its effective date, scope, restrictions, and relationship to contract time. A limited early-work authorization may not release the full project.
In practice
A project example
The contractor may begin site preparation but cannot order the full equipment package under the limited notice.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.